Mike Hammond dead at 33 – British ice hockey star dies after horror car crash in Canada

BRITISH ice hockey star Mike Hammond has been killed in a horror car crash in Canada, his former club announced. Tributes are pouring in for the ex-Nottingham Panthers player, 33, after the fatal incident in the village of Shawnigan Lake yesterday. Hammond was tragically killed in a car crash The team said they were “devastated” by Hammond’s passing in a statement. “The Panthers would like to send our thoughts to Mike’s family and friends at this very difficult time,” the statement continued. “Our thoughts too are with all his former team-mates and everyone at the club is thinking of Hammy and his family right now. “Rest in peace Mike – you will never be forgotten.”